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Why did the #Raiders draft Auburn EDGE, Keyron Crawford? Dalton Wasserman explains why Crawford could make an impact early as a situational pass rusher in a loaded EDGE room. Burst. Hand usage. 18%+ pass rush win rate. #RaiderNation, how do you feel about the fit? 🎥 Full pod breaking... show more

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Keldric Faulk, Auburn #15 10 career sacks. Only 2 in 2025. I went back through every 2025 game that Auburn's opponent threw 35x or more (5 games) Like we already knew - Faulk was often used anywhere from a 4i to a 0 - so that was going to cut into his opportunities naturally to really get after the QB as an edge defender. But when I went back and watched those pass rush reps, it was also very apparent how much opponents still respected Faulk with the slides & chips they'd send his way. There were also multiple opponents on Auburn's schedule that rarely used traditional drop-backs (Missouri, Oklahoma). It was also apparent how often Auburn used that to their advantage when Faulk was on the edge by running twists or blitzes inside of him to manufacture production from others. In the end - I still wouldnt classify Faulk as an elite edge rusher. But I also dont think Auburn did him many favors to showcase what he can do. I have no concerns with Faulk as a traditional DE that can handle business in the run game and then be moved all over the front on pass rush downs with a positive impact.

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eric smith

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Zwelinzima Vavi

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Cohen: Why you are proud to be an American, and how do you view our country today Chappelle: Boy, that's a loaded question. Now I see why Trump gets mad at y'all all the time. Why would you ask me that? I got an answer for that. I don't agree with everything that our government does. But the one thing that I've really consistently believe in that I love about being an American is my countrymen. If I'm, if I'm overseas or around the world, anytime I see an American over there, we just give each other the fight club look, because we live in a madness that only we really understand what it's all about. And I have faith in my countrymen, no matter how crazy all of this will make it feel that the sun will rise and that I feel like I'm part of a very incredible community. So god bless my countrymen and let us make this country absolutely great. And Mr. Trump please leave those Haitians in Springfield alone. We love them. We love the Haitians.

Cohen: Why you are proud to be an American, and how do you view our country today Chappelle: Boy, that's a loaded question. Now I see why Trump gets mad at y'all all the time. Why would you ask me that? I got an answer for that. I don't agree with everything that our government does. But the one thing that I've really consistently believe in that I love about being an American is my countrymen. If I'm, if I'm overseas or around the world, anytime I see an American over there, we just give each other the fight club look, because we live in a madness that only we really understand what it's all about. And I have faith in my countrymen, no matter how crazy all of this will make it feel that the sun will rise and that I feel like I'm part of a very incredible community. So god bless my countrymen and let us make this country absolutely great. And Mr. Trump please leave those Haitians in Springfield alone. We love them. We love the Haitians.

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Many startups find early pull, but only a few break out. Why? They stop at product/market fit and never find business model fit. Business model fit isn’t just about how much you charge for your product, but HOW you charge for it, and how you align customer value with your pricing. There’s a lot of advice out there about seat-based vs. usage-based vs. outcome-based pricing, but all of that is just noise. The search for business model fit is as specific to your company as the search for product market fit. You need to align your acquisition strategy and monetization strategy with your customer and product. It’s all one interconnected system. Take Slack for example: many associate Slack’s early success with its fun, creative design and fresh approach to communication. That’s what drew people to the product. But a big part of what made Slack a breakout success was business model fit. Freemium wasn’t just an acquisition tactic, it was essential to driving the revenue flywheel, viral expansion, and adoption in the enterprise. Obvious in retrospect, but controversial and against the grain of what others were doing at the time. The best founders don’t just chase product/market fit, they design a business model to make their product unstoppable. If that’s you, we want to meet you speedrun - link in replies

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24,963 views • 11 months ago

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Did you know that Rwanda, has only 29 registered orthopedic surgeons? Today, we're talking about the opportunities in orthopedic surgery. Why should I, as a medical professional, build a career as an orthopedic surgeon? An orthopedic surgeon is an extensively trained doctor specialized in diagnosing and treating conditions of the musculoskeletal system. This system encompasses all the moving parts of your body, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. An orthopedic surgeon can pursue further training in different subspecialties, such as: 1. Sports medicine, 2. pediatric orthopedics 3. Joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) 4. Foot, ankle, or Hand surgery. Etc... Watch this captivating video with Dr. Kansayisa, a renowned female Rwandan orthopedics surgeon, and discover why orthopedic surgery could be your perfect fit. You can also watch it via:

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12,509 views • 2 years ago

Former Raiders QB Derek Carr speaks with Maxx Crosby on why he loves the Raiders so much “You’re so invested you can’t imagine someone loving them more than you. You can’t imagine someone wanting to win more than you. Of course they’re gonna be pissed if I throw a pick, they spent their hard earned money. One thing about them is they’ll love you forever if you show you’ll lay your body on the line. If you can play through 3 broken bones in your back and hand. As long as they don’t sit you down which we won’t get into 😭 We would do it for free. All I want to do is see them win a Super Bowl. I don’t care if I’m there or not there I just want to see them win. You bleed silver & black for life once your apart of it” Derek Carr Maxx Crosby The Rush Podcast

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55,009 views • 4 months ago

Stacking D-Line abilities is the key to generating consistent, game-breaking pressure in Madden 26 ⛓️🔥 The best players in the world are prioritizing the Double or Nothing ability to get “super wins” and instant heat off the line. Even top competitors like Henry have been seen running as many as five Double or Nothings at once. The Catch: • Double or Nothing uses double the stamina for every pass rush move • If your player runs out of stamina, they will get stonewalled at the line of scrimmage How to stack them (The “Stamina Trio”): • Double or Nothing + Extra Credit: This reduces the stamina cost for every pass rush move you attempt • BOGO: This grants you a free pass rush move once per play after you’ve already spent stamina on an initial move • Defensive Rally: This is arguably the best ability because it replenishes stamina for the entire defensive line on 3rd and 4th downs Why this works: • Stacking these ensures your pass rushers don’t fatigue, allowing them to shed blocks throughout the entire game • You get the benefit of “super wins” without the risk of your line becoming useless by the second half 🎥 Full breakdown in the video! Bookmark this and follow Swolosimo for more Madden tips!

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Swolosimo

34,740 views • 6 months ago

I have a sneaking suspicion that most of the country is going to be in for quite a surprise. When Trump himself tells you about the saying.. "Trump was right about everything" .. Don't you question, how? Does it make sense that he walked away if he caught them all? If he walked away, then why did he say we are in his second term now? If we are sort of in his second term now, doesn't the 2020 inauguration make more sense? 25k National Guard, fences and barbed wire and no crowd.. When Trump himself tells you about the PAUSE and the drops tell you shown not told.. Doesn't it all start to fit together? Why does nothing make sense? Why does Joe look so different? Why does Trump have 45-47 on his hat? Is that a mistake? Nothing is as it seems.. Why? Is Trump keeping his promise? Is he actually draining the swamp? Has the process motivated the country to do what must be done? Just as Trump suggested it would do? Answer these questions, and consider 5GW .. And I believe you might start to see something that can't be unseen. NCSWIC frens. "Let's see what happens" -DJT

I have a sneaking suspicion that most of the country is going to be in for quite a surprise. When Trump himself tells you about the saying.. "Trump was right about everything" .. Don't you question, how? Does it make sense that he walked away if he caught them all? If he walked away, then why did he say we are in his second term now? If we are sort of in his second term now, doesn't the 2020 inauguration make more sense? 25k National Guard, fences and barbed wire and no crowd.. When Trump himself tells you about the PAUSE and the drops tell you shown not told.. Doesn't it all start to fit together? Why does nothing make sense? Why does Joe look so different? Why does Trump have 45-47 on his hat? Is that a mistake? Nothing is as it seems.. Why? Is Trump keeping his promise? Is he actually draining the swamp? Has the process motivated the country to do what must be done? Just as Trump suggested it would do? Answer these questions, and consider 5GW .. And I believe you might start to see something that can't be unseen. NCSWIC frens. "Let's see what happens" -DJT

Joe Rambo

1,178,342 views • 2 years ago

Bryant Chou (brryant) co-founded Webflow, which today powers around 1% of all websites on the internet. Now he's back in the current YC batch with Ploy, an AI-powered website and marketing platform that doesn't just build your site — it connects to your analytics, CRM, and search console to optimize your marketing while you sleep. In this episode of the Lightcone Podcast, he explains how he built Ploy to be “anti slop,” how building today compares to his first startup, and why founders with domain expertise are making a comeback. 0:45 — What Ploy Is Building 2:21 — Redesigning Old YC Startup Websites 6:01 — Better Design, Better Storytelling 7:08 — Democratizing Marketing and Growth 10:39 — Rebuilding a Website in 75 Seconds 14:04 — Your Website as a Company Brain 18:23 — Building the Anti-Slop Design Engine 21:01 — Why Bryant Came Back to the Web 24:04 — Building in a Competitive Market 27:55 — The Future of AI-Native Marketing 34:18 — Why Experienced Founders Have an Edge

Bryant Chou (brryant) co-founded Webflow, which today powers around 1% of all websites on the internet. Now he's back in the current YC batch with Ploy, an AI-powered website and marketing platform that doesn't just build your site — it connects to your analytics, CRM, and search console to optimize your marketing while you sleep. In this episode of the Lightcone Podcast, he explains how he built Ploy to be “anti slop,” how building today compares to his first startup, and why founders with domain expertise are making a comeback. 0:45 — What Ploy Is Building 2:21 — Redesigning Old YC Startup Websites 6:01 — Better Design, Better Storytelling 7:08 — Democratizing Marketing and Growth 10:39 — Rebuilding a Website in 75 Seconds 14:04 — Your Website as a Company Brain 18:23 — Building the Anti-Slop Design Engine 21:01 — Why Bryant Came Back to the Web 24:04 — Building in a Competitive Market 27:55 — The Future of AI-Native Marketing 34:18 — Why Experienced Founders Have an Edge

Y Combinator

229,436 views • 2 months ago

Watching Dennis Allen’s defense and how he lines up his defensive ends reminds me a lot of how Texas A&M used Shemar Turner in 2023. Turner spent most of 2023 playing on the edge (mostly 4i to 6-tech), but after Nic Scourton transferred to College Station, Turner slid inside to make room. Part of why I wasn’t super high on Turner this year is because he always looked like a defensive end trying to play defensive tackle to me. But if you look at how Dennis Allen used Cam Jordan (6’4” 287) and Carl Granderson (6’5” 265) in New Orleans, it’s pretty easy to see how Turner (6’3” 290) could fit a similar role. Those guys lined up everywhere from a 2i to a wide 9. And if you throw on the 2023 Texas A&M tape, Turner actually shows more burst and bend than either Granderson or 35-year-old Cam Jordan did last season. I fully expect Dennis Allen to use Turner the same way and move him up and down the line. #Bears #NFLDraft

Watching Dennis Allen’s defense and how he lines up his defensive ends reminds me a lot of how Texas A&M used Shemar Turner in 2023. Turner spent most of 2023 playing on the edge (mostly 4i to 6-tech), but after Nic Scourton transferred to College Station, Turner slid inside to make room. Part of why I wasn’t super high on Turner this year is because he always looked like a defensive end trying to play defensive tackle to me. But if you look at how Dennis Allen used Cam Jordan (6’4” 287) and Carl Granderson (6’5” 265) in New Orleans, it’s pretty easy to see how Turner (6’3” 290) could fit a similar role. Those guys lined up everywhere from a 2i to a wide 9. And if you throw on the 2023 Texas A&M tape, Turner actually shows more burst and bend than either Granderson or 35-year-old Cam Jordan did last season. I fully expect Dennis Allen to use Turner the same way and move him up and down the line. #Bears #NFLDraft

Steve Letizia (Formerly CFCBears)

55,351 views • 1 year ago

James Jones says he would rather win with a DNP, then get swept or miss the playoffs averaging 20: “Because like at the end of the day, we all measure ourselves as athletes about how did we perform in the NBA. That’s why when you talk about All-Time greats, they can talk about guys who are Hall Of Famers like, “How many rings do you have?” You might be number one All-Time but you have zero rings. We look at like, “Well, bro, you could have done something at some point to help your team win. Were you willing to do it and most guys even the best guys are capable of doing it. So, I’m just like, man, if I can help my teammates win, they’ll love me.” (Via Road Trippin’ Show)

James Jones says he would rather win with a DNP, then get swept or miss the playoffs averaging 20: “Because like at the end of the day, we all measure ourselves as athletes about how did we perform in the NBA. That’s why when you talk about All-Time greats, they can talk about guys who are Hall Of Famers like, “How many rings do you have?” You might be number one All-Time but you have zero rings. We look at like, “Well, bro, you could have done something at some point to help your team win. Were you willing to do it and most guys even the best guys are capable of doing it. So, I’m just like, man, if I can help my teammates win, they’ll love me.” (Via Road Trippin’ Show)

NBA Courtside

113,666 views • 3 months ago

MUST-WATCH: Macro Hedge Fund Founder Alfonso Peccatiello Reveals his Edge in Macro Trading Alfonso Pecatiello (former large global bank PM, founder of The Macro Compass & Palinuro Capital) breaks down how to create durable edge in macro investing and why concentration is the death of many fund managers. "You can hear from Druckenmiller and Soros about concentration — but you won't hear from the thousands of managers who went bankrupt trying the same approach." We cover: - Why bank reserves (QE "liquidity") have NO direct pipe to the S&P 500 - The real money creators: commercial banks & government deficits — not the Fed - Why the second derivative of money creation drives nominal growth & asset prices - How to run 40-50 ideas/year & arrive at 10-12 truly independent bets - The "Trump error term": modeling exogenous volatility injections - The handbrake rule: when models fail, cut risk (the math of negative compounding destroys you) - Launching Palinuro with zero GP stakes & why 80% of funds fail in year 1-5 Thanks to Alf (Alf) for pulling back the curtain on finding edge in macro trading and the unglamorous reality of fund building. Highlights: 00:00 Understanding Money Creation and Strict Process as a Macro Edge 04:21 Commercial Banks and Government Deficits Drive Real Money Creation 12:52 Why Diversification and Risk Parity Beat Concentrated Bets 19:30 Using the "Handbrake" to Cut Risk During Black Swan Events 27:47 Why Factor Neutral Mandates Don't Make Sense for Macro Investors 32:22 The Underestimated Challenges of Building a Macro Hedge Fund 43:20 Passion, Delegation, and the Grinder Mentality for Fund Founders 52:13 The High Probability of Failure and Necessary Financial Runway 56:58 Building an Empathetic Team Through Intentional Hiring Frameworks 1:02:11 Why Communication Skills Are Crucial for Success in Finance

MUST-WATCH: Macro Hedge Fund Founder Alfonso Peccatiello Reveals his Edge in Macro Trading Alfonso Pecatiello (former large global bank PM, founder of The Macro Compass & Palinuro Capital) breaks down how to create durable edge in macro investing and why concentration is the death of many fund managers. "You can hear from Druckenmiller and Soros about concentration — but you won't hear from the thousands of managers who went bankrupt trying the same approach." We cover: - Why bank reserves (QE "liquidity") have NO direct pipe to the S&P 500 - The real money creators: commercial banks & government deficits — not the Fed - Why the second derivative of money creation drives nominal growth & asset prices - How to run 40-50 ideas/year & arrive at 10-12 truly independent bets - The "Trump error term": modeling exogenous volatility injections - The handbrake rule: when models fail, cut risk (the math of negative compounding destroys you) - Launching Palinuro with zero GP stakes & why 80% of funds fail in year 1-5 Thanks to Alf (Alf) for pulling back the curtain on finding edge in macro trading and the unglamorous reality of fund building. Highlights: 00:00 Understanding Money Creation and Strict Process as a Macro Edge 04:21 Commercial Banks and Government Deficits Drive Real Money Creation 12:52 Why Diversification and Risk Parity Beat Concentrated Bets 19:30 Using the "Handbrake" to Cut Risk During Black Swan Events 27:47 Why Factor Neutral Mandates Don't Make Sense for Macro Investors 32:22 The Underestimated Challenges of Building a Macro Hedge Fund 43:20 Passion, Delegation, and the Grinder Mentality for Fund Founders 52:13 The High Probability of Failure and Necessary Financial Runway 56:58 Building an Empathetic Team Through Intentional Hiring Frameworks 1:02:11 Why Communication Skills Are Crucial for Success in Finance

Ethan Kho

80,288 views • 6 months ago

This is why we have to pass the Save America Act Elon Musk speaks on Democrats “I think it's the biggest voter fraud thing in history, by far” Elon explains how Democrat operatives “farm votes” The number of millions of illegals put on Social Security was “DOUBLING EACH YEAR” “This is why we need Voter ID — The social security number, it's not supposed to be a federal ID number. It basically is that's how you access all the benefits. This is why we need voter ID, because this thing is not secure. You could walk into a social security office today, today as an adult in America and get a social security number enumerated with simply answering six or seven simple questions and showing some, some forms of ID that are not federal ID. Well, you can just actually make it up. Basically. You can, you can show basically like, like a fake utility bill or you know, a medical bill and a school ID. Medical bill and a school IF. And you get a social security number. Then from there you get on the voter rolls and then basically Democrat operatives will farm the vote”

This is why we have to pass the Save America Act Elon Musk speaks on Democrats “I think it's the biggest voter fraud thing in history, by far” Elon explains how Democrat operatives “farm votes” The number of millions of illegals put on Social Security was “DOUBLING EACH YEAR” “This is why we need Voter ID — The social security number, it's not supposed to be a federal ID number. It basically is that's how you access all the benefits. This is why we need voter ID, because this thing is not secure. You could walk into a social security office today, today as an adult in America and get a social security number enumerated with simply answering six or seven simple questions and showing some, some forms of ID that are not federal ID. Well, you can just actually make it up. Basically. You can, you can show basically like, like a fake utility bill or you know, a medical bill and a school ID. Medical bill and a school IF. And you get a social security number. Then from there you get on the voter rolls and then basically Democrat operatives will farm the vote”

Wall Street Apes

18,150 views • 5 months ago

Why do we care so much about understanding how someone else identifies? Why is it their job to make who they are make sense to us? Ms. Pat says, “If you want me to say you a butterfly, that’s what the f*** you are.” 🦋 And Ts Madison reminds her: it’s okay to not have it all figured out, as long as you’re willing to listen, learn, and lead with respect. This is what growth and lifelong learning actually looks like: imperfect, open, and full of grace. Imagine a world where we could all be this honest about what we don’t understand, *and* this vocal about accepting others anyway. That’s what today’s episode of Outlaws Podcast is all about. Streaming everywhere. Visuals on YouTube. Have you tapped in yet? Watch the full episode NOW: #tsmadison #mspat #outlawspodcast #iheartradio #transvisibility #nonbinary #lgbtqia

Why do we care so much about understanding how someone else identifies? Why is it their job to make who they are make sense to us? Ms. Pat says, “If you want me to say you a butterfly, that’s what the f*** you are.” 🦋 And Ts Madison reminds her: it’s okay to not have it all figured out, as long as you’re willing to listen, learn, and lead with respect. This is what growth and lifelong learning actually looks like: imperfect, open, and full of grace. Imagine a world where we could all be this honest about what we don’t understand, and this vocal about accepting others anyway. That’s what today’s episode of Outlaws Podcast is all about. Streaming everywhere. Visuals on YouTube. Have you tapped in yet? Watch the full episode NOW: #tsmadison #mspat #outlawspodcast #iheartradio #transvisibility #nonbinary #lgbtqia

"Outlaws" with TS Madison

25,703 views • 10 months ago

Every person who nailed Jesus to the cross thought they were a pretty good person. The soldiers? Just doing their job. The Pharisees? Protecting the system. Pontius Pilate? Just trying to keep his career on track. They all gave themselves a free pass. And we do the exact same thing. Watch my Palm Sunday reflection to hear why that matters, and why it should change everything about how you enter Holy Week. When we read the Passion at Mass on Palm Sunday, we are forced to say the ugliest lines out loud—"Crucify him!"—because those aren't just ancient words. They're our words, every time we fall into sin. And I'm not saying this to make you feel bad. I'm saying it to make you feel grateful. Because when you see how ugly sin really is, you finally see how far God was willing to go for you. You couldn't pay the price for a single sin. He paid it all. As you enter into Holy Week, stop giving yourself free passes. Look your sin in the face. Take it to confession. And then look at the cross and say thank you. I'll be praying for you.

Every person who nailed Jesus to the cross thought they were a pretty good person. The soldiers? Just doing their job. The Pharisees? Protecting the system. Pontius Pilate? Just trying to keep his career on track. They all gave themselves a free pass. And we do the exact same thing. Watch my Palm Sunday reflection to hear why that matters, and why it should change everything about how you enter Holy Week. When we read the Passion at Mass on Palm Sunday, we are forced to say the ugliest lines out loud—"Crucify him!"—because those aren't just ancient words. They're our words, every time we fall into sin. And I'm not saying this to make you feel bad. I'm saying it to make you feel grateful. Because when you see how ugly sin really is, you finally see how far God was willing to go for you. You couldn't pay the price for a single sin. He paid it all. As you enter into Holy Week, stop giving yourself free passes. Look your sin in the face. Take it to confession. And then look at the cross and say thank you. I'll be praying for you.

Chris Stefanick

22,307 views • 5 months ago